Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

S3 7JA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S3 7JA.

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Population

281

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 31,000 /yr

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Employed

29%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: S3 7JA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 79% of tenure in S3 7JA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S3 7JA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Netherthorpe in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Walkley ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S3 7JA is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 79% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for S3 7JA are sourced from Output Area E00040886 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S3 7JA. The average age is 37.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British30.2%
Asian / British Asian20.1%
Black / African / Caribbean7.9%
Other / Mixed41.7%

Economic Activity

29%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around S3 7JA is moderate at 59 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences210
Anti-social behaviour121
Shoplifting72
Other theft48
Drugs39

school Local Schools

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Netherthorpe Primary School

Good240 pupils0.0 km
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Springfield Primary School

Good218 pupils0.7 km
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Astrea Academy Sheffield

Good809 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Good217 pupils1.2 km
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Broomhall Nursery School

Outstanding83 pupils1.3 km
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Broomhill Infant School

Outstanding116 pupils1.4 km
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Westways Primary School

Good628 pupils1.4 km
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Pye Bank CofE Primary School

Good450 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

50 nearby
  • City Mart Sheffield Ltd0.7 km
  • Department of Chemistry0.6 km
  • Ozmen Supermarket0.9 km
  • Zero Waste Shop0.7 km
  • Hotel Chocolat0.9 km
  • + 45 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

69 nearby
  • Berlin Calling0.9 km
  • Harrisons 18540.6 km
  • The Cavendish/K-Town & chick Box/Locked & Loaded0.7 km
  • White Hart Inn0.2 km
  • Craft & Dough & The Wigt & Pen0.7 km
  • + 64 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

238 nearby
  • All Things Sweet0.7 km
  • Costa0.9 km
  • Cozy Corner0.7 km
  • Heartspace Cafe0.5 km
  • Inox Dine0.9 km
  • + 233 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

49 nearby
  • Chef Ming0.5 km
  • K Town Chicken0.7 km
  • 8520.7 km
  • Greggs of Yorkshire0.9 km
  • Gurmoss0.8 km
  • + 44 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Co-operative0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd1.0 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • Co-op Food0.9 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Leopold Hotel0.8 km
  • Hampton by Hilton Sheffield0.7 km
  • Sheffield 2 - Student Roost0.2 km
  • Three Cranes Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheffield1.5 km
  • Darnall4.7 km
  • Meadowhall5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • St Philips Road/Jericho Street0.1 km
  • St Philips Road/Hammond Street0.1 km
  • Meadow Street/Netherthorpe Road0.2 km
  • Meadow Street/Hoyle Street0.2 km
  • Netherthorpe Road (South Yorkshire Supertram)0.2 km